C. caroliniana Firespire TM ('J.N. Upright')

Common Name

American Hornbeam/Musclewood

Scientific Name

C. caroliniana

Cultivar

Firespire TM ('J.N. Upright')

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Tolerant

Tolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

10

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

30 feet

Crown Spread

15 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Slow to recover from transplanting. Orange to red fall color. Tolerates pruning for hedge or screen.